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Revised Obesity Definition Emphasizes Body Fat Impact, Not Just BMI
A new definition of obesity, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, proposes using BMI as an initial screen, but factors in waist circumference and other measures of body fat to assess how excess fat affects the body, potentially shifting clinical care for 890 million adults worldwide.
Revised Obesity Definition Emphasizes Body Fat Impact, Not Just BMI
A new definition of obesity, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, proposes using BMI as an initial screen, but factors in waist circumference and other measures of body fat to assess how excess fat affects the body, potentially shifting clinical care for 890 million adults worldwide.
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32% Bias Score
France Launches Pilot Program for Lung Cancer Screening
France is launching a 6 million euro pilot program involving 20,000 smokers/ex-smokers (50-74 years old) for lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scans and cessation support, aiming to inform nationwide screening by 2030.
France Launches Pilot Program for Lung Cancer Screening
France is launching a 6 million euro pilot program involving 20,000 smokers/ex-smokers (50-74 years old) for lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scans and cessation support, aiming to inform nationwide screening by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Opposition to Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination
More than 80 organizations oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Secretary due to his past anti-vaccine statements, launching a $250,000 ad campaign targeting key Republican senators ahead of next week's Senate confirmation hearing.
Widespread Opposition to Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination
More than 80 organizations oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Secretary due to his past anti-vaccine statements, launching a $250,000 ad campaign targeting key Republican senators ahead of next week's Senate confirmation hearing.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC
The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.
Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC
The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.
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48% Bias Score
New Brunswick Neurological Illness: Calls for Independent Investigation Amidst Growing Case Count
In New Brunswick, Canada, a neurologist has identified 371 patients with an unknown neurological illness, resulting in 44 deaths and prompting calls for an independent investigation, which the province and federal government have not yet committed to due to ongoing data collection.
New Brunswick Neurological Illness: Calls for Independent Investigation Amidst Growing Case Count
In New Brunswick, Canada, a neurologist has identified 371 patients with an unknown neurological illness, resulting in 44 deaths and prompting calls for an independent investigation, which the province and federal government have not yet committed to due to ongoing data collection.
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40% Bias Score
UK ADHD Study Reveals Significant Reduction in Life Expectancy
A UK study of over 30,000 adults with ADHD found that men's life expectancy was reduced by 4.5 to 9 years, and women's by 6.5 to 11 years, compared to a control group; the study also revealed a higher risk of mental health issues and other health problems among those with ADHD.
UK ADHD Study Reveals Significant Reduction in Life Expectancy
A UK study of over 30,000 adults with ADHD found that men's life expectancy was reduced by 4.5 to 9 years, and women's by 6.5 to 11 years, compared to a control group; the study also revealed a higher risk of mental health issues and other health problems among those with ADHD.
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32% Bias Score
Long Waits at Athens EOPYY Pharmacies Expose Healthcare System Strain
Long queues at Athens' EOPYY pharmacies cause significant delays for patients needing high-cost medications, highlighting understaffing and insufficient geographical distribution of these facilities, impacting patients' health and well-being.
Long Waits at Athens EOPYY Pharmacies Expose Healthcare System Strain
Long queues at Athens' EOPYY pharmacies cause significant delays for patients needing high-cost medications, highlighting understaffing and insufficient geographical distribution of these facilities, impacting patients' health and well-being.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Communication Pause Halts Key Health Data Releases
Multiple federal health agencies, including the FDA and CDC, have paused releasing key health information, such as outbreak updates, due to a Trump administration communications pause; however, some critical information continues to be released while others like the MMWR have been delayed.
Trump Administration Communication Pause Halts Key Health Data Releases
Multiple federal health agencies, including the FDA and CDC, have paused releasing key health information, such as outbreak updates, due to a Trump administration communications pause; however, some critical information continues to be released while others like the MMWR have been delayed.
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32% Bias Score
Financial Strain Exacerbates Mental Health Crisis in NSW
A new report reveals that over half of NSW residents reported worsened mental health due to financial strain, coinciding with a 10% increase in loneliness; Joanne Cockle postponed a medical appointment due to unaffordable gap fees, highlighting the financial barriers to healthcare access.
Financial Strain Exacerbates Mental Health Crisis in NSW
A new report reveals that over half of NSW residents reported worsened mental health due to financial strain, coinciding with a 10% increase in loneliness; Joanne Cockle postponed a medical appointment due to unaffordable gap fees, highlighting the financial barriers to healthcare access.
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36% Bias Score
Influenza Surge Overwhelms Dutch Hospitals, Schools
A surge in influenza cases in the Netherlands is overwhelming hospitals, forcing postponement of non-emergency procedures and creating staffing challenges in schools; experts advocate for increased public health awareness campaigns and improved vaccination rates.
Influenza Surge Overwhelms Dutch Hospitals, Schools
A surge in influenza cases in the Netherlands is overwhelming hospitals, forcing postponement of non-emergency procedures and creating staffing challenges in schools; experts advocate for increased public health awareness campaigns and improved vaccination rates.
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24% Bias Score
Canadian Court Certifies Class-Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Companies
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge certified a class-action lawsuit against over 40 opioid companies for allegedly over-promoting prescription opioid use, leading to substantial public health care costs; the B.C. government, joined by all other Canadian governments, alleges wrongful conduct and ...
Canadian Court Certifies Class-Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Companies
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge certified a class-action lawsuit against over 40 opioid companies for allegedly over-promoting prescription opioid use, leading to substantial public health care costs; the B.C. government, joined by all other Canadian governments, alleges wrongful conduct and ...
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44% Bias Score
Record-High Hospital Waiting Lists in Wales
In November 2023, Wales recorded record-high hospital waiting lists: 24,361 patients waited over two years, and the overall list reached 802,268, exceeding the government's March target of 8,000 for two-year waits. The longest waits are for eye treatment, orthopedics, and several other specialisms, ...
Record-High Hospital Waiting Lists in Wales
In November 2023, Wales recorded record-high hospital waiting lists: 24,361 patients waited over two years, and the overall list reached 802,268, exceeding the government's March target of 8,000 for two-year waits. The longest waits are for eye treatment, orthopedics, and several other specialisms, ...
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52% Bias Score
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